Overview
Trent Howard is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Howard is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Carotid Artery Disease, Thymectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Trent Howard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Trent Howard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Trent Howard by calling their office at 515-875-9770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Trent Howard a top-rated expert for Thymectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Trent Howard is classified as an Advanced expert for Thymectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Trent Howard specialize in?
While Dr. Trent Howard is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thymectomy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Trent Howard accept my insurance?
Dr. Trent Howard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9770 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- ThymectomyDr. Howard isAdvanced. Learn about Thymectomy.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Howard isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.

